Antiepileptic agents

Angelika Kosse, Heesung Kang

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Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the currently available antiepileptic drugs. At this time, there are 24 antiepileptic drugs approved by the FDA, several only recently. Some drugs have more than one mechanism of action. Some of these agents have only one particular indication, while others have a broad spectrum of action. A few are approved only for adjunct therapy. A common classification is by generation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEssentials of Pharmacology for Anesthesia, Pain Medicine, and Critical Care
PublisherSpringer New York
Pages453-483
Number of pages31
ISBN (Electronic)9781461489481
ISBN (Print)9781461489474
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2015

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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